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Who Was Peter Paul Rubens “I paint a woman’s big rounded buttocks so that I want to reach out and stroke the dimpled flesh” Peter Paul Rubens Peter Paul Rubens is most renowned for his brash and expressive paintings. With vivid colours and a strong feeling of motion, he produced expansive, dramatic scenes. Rubens is […]
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Baijnath Shiv Temple, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh The moment you reach Kangra valley, you are greeted by picturesque views of the mighty Dhauldhar in the backdrop against lush green agricultural fields dotted with villages over the countryside. Kangra is steeped in history and culture with numerous temples, monasteries and historical places. In the bustling town of
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Angana Bordoloi, Kiron Foundation Angana Bordoloi is a textile designer, environmentalist, and social entrepreneur dedicated to preserving Northeast India’s indigenous textile heritage. As the founder of Kiron Foundation, an Assam-based NGO, she champions sustainable, forest-dependent textiles while empowering rural artisans and farmers. Her work brings together traditional craftsmanship with ecological responsibility, offering an antidote to
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Egypt’s Ancient Secrets Resurface: Three New Kingdom Tombs Discovered Near Luxor In a landmark archaeological discovery, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced the unearthing of three 3,500-year-old tombs of senior statesmen from the New Kingdom period (1550–1070 B.C.E.) in the Dra Abu el-Naga necropolis, located on the west bank of the Nile River
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Shree Chamunda Devi Temple, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh The Chamunda Devi Temple is one of the holiest places in Kangra with many interesting legends and history attached to it. Surrounded by the Dhauladhar range with snow capped peaks the views from the temple will mesmerize you. The breathtaking views make it a spiritual heaven amidst nature’s
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The Klimt Controversy: Prince William Nii Nortey Dowuona Sparks International Debate A long-lost Gustav Klimt portrait of Prince William Nii Nortey Dowuona has ignited a firestorm of controversy following its recent appearance at TEFAF Maastricht 2024, where it was offered for €15 million ($16.4 million). The rediscovery of this artwork not only reignited global interest
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A solo exhibition celebrating playful visual language, folk roots, and contemporary expression runs from May 30 to June 28, 2025 Gallerie Nvya proudly presents ‘Whimsical Lines: Urban refrain through tribal abstraction’, a solo exhibition by acclaimed contemporary Indian artist Bhuwal Prasad. Open from 30th May to 28th June 2025 at Square One Designer Arcade, Saket, New Delhi, the show brings
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A 43,000-Year-Old Discovery in Central Spain In the summer of 2022, a team of archaeologists and scientists unearthed something astonishing at the San Lázaro rock shelter near Segovia, in central Spain. What first appeared to be a peculiar stone with red pigment would soon become the focus of a groundbreaking revelation. This granite pebble, roughly
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Homegrown lifestyle brand Orange Tree’s latest lighting collection, ‘Lunora’ is inspired by the enigmatic beauty of the moon that elevates ambient lighting to the realm of sculptural art. The edit comprises five contemporary chandeliers that captivate through form, material, and innovation. The glass orbs in a moon-like design assembled asymmetrically resemble kinetic art, more than
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Niti Singhal and Nandakumar SS. , Umber Furniture Co. Umber Furniture Co. is the brainchild of two best friends turned design partners – Niti Singhal and Nandakumar S S. Their cross-pollination of culture and personalities manifests in every piece, reflecting their shared vision to craft furniture that tells a story, celebrates the richness of Indian
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